Can You Plug a PCIe x1 Into an x16 Slot? – Can it Work?
The short answer is yes. You can plug a PCIe x1 card into the PCIe x16 slot. A PCIe x1 card can be plugged into any larger slot and will work fine. Whether this is advisable is another question we will explore below. There are a few challenges to overcome when building or upgrading a …